Babies born in Detroit on 313 Day get goodies

Mar. 13, 2014

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Detroit Free Press Staff Writer

Terry McLemore III was born at 3:56 a.m. on March 13, 2014. He was followed by his twin sister. / Joshua Hanford

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Babies born in the 313 area code today (3-1-3), are getting 313 onesies and other gifts thanks to Pure Detroit and the Honest Company.

Twins Terry McLemore III, born at 3:56 a.m., followed by his sister, She’terrai , born at 4:10 a.m. were the first 3-1-3 arrivals at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. Terry weighed in at 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and She-terrai weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

They are the children of Terry McLemore and Sherry Parks of Detroit.

The twins arrived a few days late. Parks said her first due date was March 6.

“I’m glad they were born today. I was in so much pain, now I can sit back and relax.”

McLemore and Parks expressed gratitude for the gifts, which included Pure Detroit T-shirts for each of them.

“I think it’s real nice that they do this,” Parks said.

The extra gifts will be especially appreciated by Parks and McLemore, who have three young children.

“I really appreciate this,” said McLemore Jr., who is laid off from factory work.

Parks said she was surprised the babies weighed as much as they did since she had trouble keeping food and liquids down during much of her pregnancy.

“We’re very excited,” she said. “I want them to be healthy and nice.”

Today marked the second year that Pure Detroit has joined forces with the Detroit Medical Center to celebrate 313 on 3-1-3 (March 13).

“It’s a great way to celebrate new life for the city,” said Ryan Hooper, creative director for Pure Detroit. “If you’re talking about a renaissance or revival for the city, you have to include its youngest citizens.”

Babies born at DMC Harper University and Hutzel Women’s Hospital will also receive the onesies and gift bags today. Two babies had been born there earlier in the day.

The gift bags include diapers, shampoo, wipes and bibs from the Honest Company, which specializes in eco-friendly products.